London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been convicted and fined for failing to tax a 24-year-old vehicle. The conviction was processed through the Single Justice Procedure, a fast-track court system that allows magistrates to decide cases based on written evidence without a formal hearing. This system has recently faced criticism from legal observers who label it 'conveyor-belt justice' due to the high volume of cases handled and the limited time spent on individual reviews.

City Hall officials have disputed the conviction, stating that the vehicle in question does not belong to the Mayor nor to Transport for London (TfL). This discrepancy has led to concerns that the conviction may have been issued in error. The incident occurs during a period of heightened scrutiny for the Mayor, who has been the subject of ongoing protests regarding the expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) in London.

While the legal process is standard for minor motoring offenses, the involvement of a high-profile public official has drawn attention to the efficiency and accuracy of the fast-track court system. The Mayor’s office has not yet provided further details on whether they intend to appeal the conviction or how the administrative error occurred.